Deep thoughts

As I began my third year at the University of Canberra today, I thought it was an appropriate moment to reflect back on my time here and also to look ahead. To say that the past two years have been busy and full of activity would be an understatement. We’ve gone through a lot and

The University of Canberra aims to be the national sector leader in equity, diversity, inclusion and access. We embrace the value of different backgrounds, ethnicity, gender and/or religion and how this enriches our community. I was delighted to share these values in an article published in the Canberra Times today.

Welcome back to the new academic year and my best wishes for a productive and happy 2018. I trust you all had a pleasant break over the festive season and are ready to embrace the future with energy. As many of you know, the Government released the Mid-Year Economic and Fiscal Outlook (MYEFO) a few days before

Yesterday was R U OK Day. This initiative, led by our very own UC alumnus Brendan Maher, aims to inspire and empower everyone to meaningfully connect with the people around them and support anyone struggling with life through this year’s campaign theme: “You’ve got what it takes”. A mind at peace is really a prerequisite

Today marks exactly one year since I began as Vice-Chancellor of the University of Canberra. And what an enjoyable and eventful year it has been! The University of Canberra Public Hospital has risen from its foundations and is quickly becoming a reference landmark on our campus – providing an exciting practical learning opportunity for students.

Canberra winter is coming to a close and the change of season brings with it the promise of fresh starts and new beginnings. To our new and returning students, let me wish you a very warm welcome to our beautiful campus and good fortune on the next leg of your educational journey! At UC, we

Yesterday was a tough day for students, staff and all those involved in Australia’s higher education sector. The Australian Human Rights Commission released the much-awaited results of the national university survey on sexual assault and sexual harassment, which was commissioned collectively by Australia’s 39 universities. Sexual harassment and assault on university campuses is not unique

Ours is a joyful profession, with many happy moments dotting our daily lives. Two such moments stand out for me miles above any other, year after year: Commencement and Graduation. The first brings a fresh wave of enthusiastic new faces to the University, renewing and reinvigorating the community that we are privileged to be part

Last Thursday (15 December) marked a major milestone for the construction of the University of Canberra Public Hospital, with the Topping Out Ceremony when the last batch of concrete was poured on the building’s final slab. ACT Health Minister Meegan Fitzharris was the guest of honour. She was joined by the representatives from ACT Health,

Friday last week marked the 100th of the “Hundred Days of Listening”. We together embarked upon this exercise when I started at the University on the 1st of September. Let me first thank the UC family – students, staff from all walks of the institution, and other stakeholders – for your willingness to speak.